Cuts Quote by Samuel Daniel
“Th aspirer, once attaind unto the top, Cuts off those means by which himself got up.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Complaint of the Traveller,” 1599
The speaker warns that achieving success can cause one to cut off the very means that led to that success.
In simple terms: Success can lead to abandoning its own foundations.
Stay humble and retain supportive roots.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal growth
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor your origins while succeeding?
- What supports helped you rise?
Success may also bring new opportunities.